David48 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 . Thailand's foreign police volunteers (TPV) have often been criticized for wearing a uniform often described as being stylized in a too authoritarian manner ... some even go so far as to remark that they take their taking its cues from German high fashion of the 1940's. Personally, reckon that's a bit rich, however, I can only report what I hear on the streets. Do you feel a change in uniform would give the TPV's a more friendlier, approachable public image ? ... and if so what should the new uniform be ? . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Costas2008 Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 Is this good enough, David? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrtoad Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 They definitely need an overhaul, although suspect that The Pattaya branch enjoy the jackboot look. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Costas ... appreciate the thought, but being Thailand ... maybe a little more relaxed approach? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Yes they do seem very pleased with themselves stomping around Pattaya in their black suits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 .... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smokie36 Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 We need more female volunteers in skin tight leather with whips to keep all those naughty farangs in line...... 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sustento Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Are the Tourist Police not a separate entity to the volunteers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We need more female volunteers in skin tight leather with whips to keep all those naughty farangs in line...... Funny I don't ever recall seeing a female cop. Only Immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We need more female volunteers in skin tight leather with whips to keep all those naughty farangs in line...... Funny I don't ever recall seeing a female cop. Only Immigration. I have half a dozen female cop friends, two are unattached lovely ladies....... ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Are the Tourist Police not a separate entity to the volunteers? OK even better to have Thais in the skin tight leather....my humble apologies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We need more female volunteers in skin tight leather with whips to keep all those naughty farangs in line...... Funny I don't ever recall seeing a female cop. Only Immigration. maybe thats why Costas suggested dresses in his post for the gentlemen, I could see his proposed new dress uniform working in Pattaya....to quote the kinks.. "boys will be girls, girls will be boys" and all that.... but maybe not for the other tourist spots where there is a pitter patter of little farang jack boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 may I table the following for the panels consideration 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthemoon Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 There are the Foreign Tourist Police Assistants (FTPA) and the Tourist Police Volunteers (TPV). Apparently, the two organisations are now to be merged: http://pattayatoday.net/news/latest-edition/tourist-police-will-merge-volunteers/ And then, of course, there are the Tourist Police, which are Thai government officialis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 undercover on walking street... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sustento Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 Take your pick 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Take your pick Perfect for The Volunteers on Walking Street 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Yes they do seem very pleased with themselves stomping around Pattaya in their black suits. Black is the most feared colour known to man , its black for a reason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I think a cross between a Clown and a policeman would be more appropriate.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ3 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We need more female volunteers in skin tight leather with whips to keep all those naughty farangs in line...... Funny I don't ever recall seeing a female cop. Only Immigration. I have half a dozen female cop friends, two are unattached lovely ladies....... ... The other 4 are tied up at the moment! ;-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yes they do seem very pleased with themselves stomping around Pattaya in their black suits. Black is the most feared colour known to man , its black for a reason A little known fact is that Hugo Boss designed the Nazi uniforms. Maybe a nice red armband would compliment the black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytigerbkk Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yes they do seem very pleased with themselves stomping around Pattaya in their black suits. Black is the most feared colour known to man , its black for a reason A little known fact is that Hugo Boss designed the Nazi uniforms. Maybe a nice red armband would compliment the black. That is correct, i believe that he designed the uniforms at Hitler's own request. He also used slave labour during WW2. However, in this case I don't think that the Tourist Walts should be decked out in Boss attire. I think that to help change their image they should show more of a friendlier feminine side, so maybe something from the Coco Chanel or Versace range. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 No clown outfits! Clowns are scary! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytigerbkk Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 No clown outfits! Clowns are scary! What, no Coco (the clown) Chanel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonytigerbkk Posted September 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2014 For the more feminine look, I think that this would work for the Walking Street Walts. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) i actually liked grandma's saturday evening uniform... Edited September 30, 2014 by Crazy chef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 However, in this case I don't think that the Tourist Walts should be decked out in Boss attire. I think that to help change their image they should show more of a friendlier feminine side, so maybe something from the Coco Chanel or Versace range. I have to show my ignorance ... but what is a 'Tourist Walt'? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonytigerbkk Posted September 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2014 OK, this might not be YSL or Gucci but it is an original TigerClaw Industries design. Picture 1 is the new proposed design and picture 2 shows an artists impression of the inform being worn by a volunteer Walt in Walking Street. While the Walt in the picture does have an air of authority the (Pattaya friendly) uniform makes the Walt look more friendly (sort of homely like). The other advantage with this uniform is that if the Walt wants to go undercover to trap (ensnare/sting) a unscrupulous bar owner, the Walt simply has to remove the TP logos and badges of the uniform, arrange for the marked banknotes and hey presto, our Walt is now Mata Hari. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 There seems to lots of references to the Pattaya Tourist Police (and Volunteers). Is that because they are very active there? ... maybe more respected? Asking ... not telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 The game is afoot../ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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